Jazz Articles about Cuca Teixeira

About Cuca Teixeira

Album Review

Internationally-renowned Brazilian jazz pianist and vocalist Eliane Elias presents her third recording on the Candid label--and the 32nd release of her long and distinguished career--on the innovative and creative Time and Again, a collection of eight new original sambas, which feature her piano, keyboards and singing in both English and Portuguese. As Mark Wexler, head of Candid Records states, “With each recording, Elaine proves she has no boundaries and showcases her mastery of song, musicianship and vocalese. She is an ...

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Album Review

Flávio Silva: Eko

by Glenn Astarita
June 24, 2024

Flavio Silva, the talented Brazilian, New York-based guitarist and composer, has electrified his beloved Brazilian jazz with EKO, released on his own Break Free Records. This third album follows the artist's 2018 release, Break Free, and delves even deeper into the fusion sound which has always been a simmering ingredient in his musical brew. The album bursts open with “Motaba," a track which crackles with energy. Silva's guitar work is intricate, weaving seamlessly with Gabriel Gaiardo's Fender Rhodes. ...

Album Review

Henrique Mota Trio: É Pra Jazz

Read "É Pra Jazz" reviewed by Troy Dostert

by Troy Dostert
March 5, 2024

Fusing the Brazilian rhythms of São Paulo with the feel of modern jazz, pianist Henrique Mota offers seven enticing cuts on his latest trio release, É Pra Jazz. With the top-shelf contributions of his bandmates, bassist Iury Batista and drummer Cuca Teixeira, not to mention a couple of esteemed guests, bassist Thiago Espirito Santo and saxophonist Cássio Ferreira, Mota has assembled a winning team for this album, and the resulting music is both joyful and exuberant. The opening ...

Radio & Podcasts

Some jazz with Shai Jacek, Ollie Usiskin and Steve Smith's Vital Information

by Len Davis
November 19, 2023

Some Jazz from New York guitarist Shai Jacek, drummer Ollie Usiskin, bassist Tom Kenned and Steve Smith and Vital Information. From Brazil Neural Code with drummer Cuca Teixeira, bassist Francisco Fattoruso from Uraguay and from Finland Progressive band Grand Discovery. The Waveform band from Croatia, and from Chicago Monobody. We finish with music from Toronto Canada from The Code.Playlist Shai Jacek “Oh Sco" from First Fakllk (Archtop Avenue) 00:00 Ollie Usiskin Trio “Messin'" from Trio Zone (ITI) 06:04 Tom Kennedy “Jazz ...